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Tivoli Royale introduces its revitalized property in Quezon City

Escape and unwind from the stress of urban living without leaving the city at the Tivoli Royale Country Club. This accessible and modern country club offers relaxing views of nature amid brand new and exciting amenities that are perfect for young professionals and active families.

The design boasts numerous choices of activity areas, both for leisure and sports. The spacious newly-renovated facilities are now welcoming old and new members, including guests who want to dine in at the restaurants. It highlights a Php300 million renovation to be able to restore its prime shape and ensure it is well fitted both for intimate and grand events.

Enjoying the freedom of being outdoors after two years of staying in is a great way to compensate for the lost time, but why not consider exclusivity and inclusiveness into the mix? At Tivoli, it’s a great place to go no matter the season, where members can find sports and leisure activities and a food scene that’s worth a long day of a food trip.

Play and dine

Among the club amenities for sports buffs are family pools, a gym and fitness center, a bowling alley, and a game center for billiards, darts, and arcade games. Those who want to practice their aim can head to the shooting range while those who want to perfect their swing can head to the golf complex that houses an indoor driving range, pitch n’ putt, and state-of-the-art golf simulators.

For actual athletes, there are courts for basketball, badminton, tennis, and volleyball. Additionally, the club holds dance, yoga, and swimming classes for kids and adults, complete with personal trainers that will help members achieve their health goals.

Dining options include the all-day restaurant Royale Lounge which serves hearty breakfasts, casual but comforting Filipino food, and inventive ala carte international cuisines. The Grid Sports Bar is a hotspot for those who want to spend a carefree night of interactive billiards together with a karaoke sing-along with beers, spirits, and bar chow. Large TV screens will also allow fans to cheer for their favorite sports teams.

Tivoli may not spring to mind as the ideal spot for a sophisticated meal, but it should. The country club offers The Grand Royale where the chefs transform the highest-quality local ingredients into artful degustation dishes. Its elegant atmosphere makes it an ideal venue for intimate events, luncheons, cocktail parties, or gala dinners.

Executive Chef Emmanuel “Jonnel” Cruz Roxas says that his concept for dining at Tivoli Royale is to level up familiar and comforting flavors of family favorites such as Kare Kare, Grilled Salmon, or Carbonara with five-star service. “The drive for creating the food was fueled by basics and not by fancy ingredients or décor,” he explains his straightforward food flavors.

“After two years of missed weddings, birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, vacations, and more special occasions, people don’t want to miss a moment with the people they love the most,” says Tivoli Royale general manager Cherryl Ann Go. “We offer them the opportunity to unwind with their loved ones in wide open spaces with amenities that will help them enjoy fun activities in privacy and security without going on a long road trip outside the city.”

Take time for self-care

Family time and self-care with special attention to health and wellness are more accessible in this revitalized property that was established in 1996 and renovated and reopened in May 2022.

To address the needs of both guests and members’ beauty and skincare concerns, look no further than the Club MD+, located on the club’s 2nd level. Founded by the country’s derma of MDs Michelle Manuel, the clinic offers both surgical and non-surgical procedures, especially known for its anti-aging treatments. Adjacent to the clinic is a nail spa and hair salon with a professional and well-trained team that will leave guests looking renewed and polished.

Acquiring membership at Tivoli Royale Country Club is a value-for-money investment in health and relationships. The annual membership fee is P25,000, which includes access to 3 dependents (spouse/children). Singletons declaring dependents 30 years old and above will only have to add a minimal additional fee. Monthly dues are at P3,000, of which P500 is consumable and non-cumulative. All facilities have a minimal cost except for the swimming pool, gym, lockers, steam, and sauna room.

Tivoli Royale Country Club offers personalized service and rewarding social activities, as a leisure and recreation haven in Quezon City. Schedule a tour of Tivoli Royale Country Club to discover how it fits your family’s lifestyle needs.

Tivoli Royale Country Club is located at Yakal Street, Tivoli Royale Subdivision, Quezon City. For more information, visit www.tivoliroyalecountryclub.com, Tivoli Royale Country Club Facebook, and Tivoli Royale Country Club Instagram. Contact the membership manager at 09177081445.

October 5, 2022
“The Fabulous” Invites Viewers To a Glittering World of Fashion & Dreams

Chae Soo-bin plays the role of Pyo Ji-eun, a manager at a PR agency for luxury brands, and portrays a bold woman filled with passion and pride for her work. Choi Min-ho plays the role of a freelance retoucher Ji Woo-min, who has always been indifferent but starts to grow as he learns more about his dreams and love.

The released teaser poster shows a glimpse of Pyo Ji-eun and Ji Woo-min shining brightly with passion under the spotlight. The palpable chemistry flowing between the two arouses curiosity about their relationship.

More of Chae Soo-bin and Choi Min-ho’s characters, as well as their close friends, can be seen in the released trailer which shows a glimpse of their lives amidst the glitz and glamor of the fashion industry. Lee Sang-woon, who has acted in The Good Detective and many musicals including Grease, plays the role of designer Joseph who has his own brand called Mr. Joseph. Real-life top model Park Hee-jung who has graced many runways for famous brands like Louis Vuitton, Dior, Balmain, and Burberry, portrays supermodel Ye Seon-ho, marking her first acting role yet.

Capturing the fast-paced and exciting side of the fashion world, the trailer reveals the hard work taking place behind the scenes in order to pull off a gorgeous runway. The friends comfort and encourage one another while dealing with all the ups and downs of the fashion industry that is written as fashion and read as passion.

Directed by Kim Jeong-hyeon of Hotel Del Luna, Legal High, A Korean Odyssey, The Fabulous, which embodies the vibrant and impassioned lives of young and fabulous friends, will be released on November 4^th, only on Netflix.

October 5, 2022
The Farm at San Benito to Host the ‘Happiness Program’ by The Art of Living Philippines

This three-day event uniquely combines The Happiness Program, which is designed to help its participants achieve a holistically improved lifestyle brought about by better breathing, improved sleep, stronger immunity, and evidence-based practices that they can sustainably integrate into their personal routines; with The Farm at San Benito’s iconic natural setting composed of world-class facilities, state-of-the-art holistic services, and luxurious villas that rest on 51 hectares of lush, green jungle, with a stunning view of the majestic Mount Malarayat.

Acclaimed by CNN as “life changing” and by Harvard Medical School’s Health Publication to “show promise in providing relief for depression,” The Happiness Program is arguably one of the most influential holistic health movements in the world.

The Washington Post has described it to be “like fresh air to millions” while Yoga Journal has dubbed that it “may be the fastest-growing spiritual practice on the planet.”

The Happiness Program

During the 3-day program, participants can expect to learn Yogic breathing techniques including Sudarshan Kriya, which reduces stress and raises energy; bringing one back to a clear and positive state of mind. The program educates attendees on the medically-backed science behind the techniques and how they can sustain higher levels of optimism, stronger immunity and improved emotional regulation.

Life guiding principles taught during the course help participants to understand the nature of the mind – giving them a broader vision of life; removing the bothersome effects of daily challenges such as frustration, impatience, anxiety and worry.

Apart from breathwork and mind management skills, participants will be guided into meditation and they will also learn easy yoga poses that can be incorporated into a daily routine in order to achieve greater health, focus, and relaxation – helping them unlock the beauty and happiness within. No prior experience in yoga or meditation is required.

The Teacher

The workshop will be conducted by Nameeta Dargani, a founding member and the active President of the Art of Living Foundation, Philippines. She holds a business degree from the European Business School, London, is a mother of two young boys, and along with her husband manages a family business.

Dargani’s life’s mission is to uplift and empower people from all walks of life with the techniques of the Art of Living that have deeply enriched her life. She has taught stress management techniques of the Art of Living Foundation to people from all sections of society including the corporate sector, youth, business leaders, home makers, educators, social workers, law enforcers, and prison inmates.

A Perfect Match

For the first time ever, Dargani will be conducting The Art of Living’s signature program at The Farm at San Benito, which has emerged as one of the world’s top wellness destinations, with over 90 prestigious international awards and accolades to its name. The Farm is known globally for its expertly weaved medically-supervised programs in Immune Support, Post-COVID Recovery, Holistic Detox Cleansing, Radiation Detox, Weight Management, Diabetes Prevention, Heart Health, Holistic Cancer Care, Pain Management, Mental Health, Yoga & Raw Food Retreat, Sleep Induction, Post-Natal Care, Fertility, Hormone Regulation, Smoking Cessation, and Beauty & Longevity.

The Art of Living and The Farm at San Benito are a match made in wellness heaven; The Farm having two decades of experience in creating life-transformative healing holidays for mindful travelers, while The Art of Living’s Happiness Program offers a three-day workshop to achieve a lifetime of happiness.

Attendees of the Happiness Program at The Farm will be entitled to accommodation and for 2 nights; Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner; access to all workshops included in the Happiness Program; use of swimming pools, meditation pavilion, and Pure Energy Gym, and complimentary access to all of The Farm’s daily mindful movement and functional fitness activities.

The Happiness Program at The Farm starts at an Early Bird Rate of PHP 25,250 NET per person for a shared room, and PHP 35,750 NET for a solo room.

Interested participants may register for the Happiness Program through this link: https://bit.ly/3ShXPGH

October 5, 2022
WATCH: ‘Unsolved Mysteries’ Season 3 Trailer Teases More True Crime & Paranormal Cases

Just in time for the season of scares, Netflix is set to release the third installment of the gripping docuseries Unsolved Mysteries. Check out the trailer for the show’s third season below, which teases more disturbing crimes, bizarre disappearances, and even paranormal cases.

Unsolved Mysteries will release its three episodes every week starting from October 18. The first three episodes are titled Mystery at Mile Marker 45, Something in the Sky, and Body in Bags. On October 25, the next three episodes will drop: Death in a Vegas Motel, Paranormal Rangers, and What Happened to Josh?. Wrapping up the season on November 1 are the final three episodes: Body in the Bay, The Ghost in Apartment 14, and Abducted by a Parent.

Netflix’s Unsolved Mysteries is a reboot of the original show from the late ’80s. The reboot also comes from creators of the original docuseries, Cosgrove/Meurer Productions, alongside 21 Laps Entertainment, the producers of Stranger Things.

Watch the first two seasons of Unsolved Mysteries now on Netflix. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to get the latest news on film, TV, and more updates around the city!

October 5, 2022
An Energized Gathering Of Art Groups In The Gateway Art Fair

On October 7, 8, and 9, 2022, Gateway Mall will be hosting the Gateway Art Fair, an art festival that celebrates the beauty of art crafted by the members of the local communities. At the Gateway Art Fair, 11 art groups from Metro Manila and nearby provinces gather to showcase the best of their talents. The exhibits will be aptly complemented by shops selling art and creative products and services. During the three-day event, which coincides with Museums and Galleries Month, artist demonstrations will also take center stage to showcase the latest in art today.

Organized by the Gateway Gallery of the J. Amado Araneta Foundation, the 3-day event aims to be a platform and support to local artists, their art groups, and host communities by showcasing their talents and art. It will also connect the artists to their patrons through unique and meaningful art on this side of Quezon City. Serving as the flagship art festival or event of Araneta City, it will attract a market of art lovers in the Araneta City, making it a complete lifestyle destination.

The Gateway Art Fair’s theme is Jump-start, a call for artists to regroup and re-activate after the pandemic. The event will open formally with a ceremonial ribbon cutting on October 7, Friday, at 4 p.m.. Artists and their networks will be in attendance, in full celebration of a coming together of like-minded creatives coming from various backgrounds and communities. Leading the pack of participating artists are Noli Bueza, Julius Legaspi, Grandier Gil Bella, Jenny Cortes, Carlos Francisco II, Cris Cleofas, Leandro Concepcion, Elaine Clemente, Nina Libatique, and many more.

The eleven participating art groups include Pahiyas Art Group, Philippine Pastel Artists, Inc., MakiSining Art Group, Law of Art-traction, KaSiBulan (Kababaihan sa Sining at Bagong Sibol na Kamalayan), Female Art Addicts, Daloy Likha, Angono Collective, Freedom Art Society, Animo Replica, and Alpha Camera Club. The art groups come from various localities and carry with them their advocacies. Philippine Pastel Artists, Inc. for example promotes the use of the pastel medium; KaSiBulan recognizes, empowers, and conveys the expression of Filipino women artists that is grounded on the country’s people, culture, and history; and MakiSining creates a network of fellow artists and cultural workers in and around Mount Makiling to empower their art practice in the service of society. These art groups represent cities of NCR such as Pasig and Valenzuela and nearby provinces of Rizal, Quezon, and Laguna.

The three-day art fair will be further energized by daily art demonstrations by some of the most exciting Filipino artists today. The art demos will happen in the afternoon and evening, all open and free to the public. This is the schedule of the artist demos during the Gateway Art Fair:

October 7, Friday, 2 pm: Sasha Garcia, thread art
October 7, Friday, 7 pm: Percy Denolo, mud art
October 8, Saturday, 2 pm: Robert Sing, oil pastel on felt
October 8, Saturday, 5 pm: Rhoimie Damiano, ink portraits
October 9, Sunday, 2 pm: Jess Navarro, pet portraits
October 9, Sunday, 5 pm: Eugie Varona dela Cruz, wood inlay art

The Gateway Art Fair will be a unique art marketplace that will democratize access to art, connecting art lovers to their treasured art. The three-day event is also an opportunity for art groups to grow further in terms of network, awareness, quality memberships, and partnerships. It will be a meeting of creative minds in an event that is inclusive, diverse, and fun.

The Gateway Art Fair is supported by partners Gateway Mall, TicketNet, and Araneta City. To know more about the Gateway Art Fair and its events, please contact Gateway Gallery, the art museum of Araneta City.

Gateway Gallery is the art museum of Araneta City, managed by the J. Amado Araneta Foundation. It is open daily from 10 am to 6 pm. It is located at the 5F of Gateway Tower, Araneta City, Quezon City. Admission to the museum is free. To know more about the exhibit and other museum programs, please call +632-8588-4000 local 8300, or email gatewaygallery@aranetagroup.com.

October 5, 2022
Fans Can Get Their Tickets Now for “Black Adam”

For details, go to the official ticketing site at http://blackadammovie.com.ph

About “Black Adam”

From New Line Cinema, Dwayne Johnson stars in the action adventure “Black Adam.” The first-ever feature film to explore the story of the DC Super Hero comes to the big screen under the direction of Jaume Collet-Serra (“Jungle Cruise”).

Nearly 5,000 years after he was bestowed with the almighty powers of the ancient gods—and imprisoned just as quickly—Black Adam (Dwayne Johnson) is freed from his earthly tomb, ready to unleash his unique form of justice on the modern world.

Johnson stars alongside Aldis Hodge (“City on a Hill,” “One Night in Miami”) as Hawkman, Noah Centineo (“To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before”) as Atom Smasher, Sarah Shahi (“Sex/Life,” “Rush Hour 3”) as Adrianna, Marwan Kenzari (“Murder on the Orient Express,” “The Mummy”) as Ishmael, Quintessa Swindell (“Voyagers,” “Trinkets”) as Cyclone, Bodhi Sabongui (“A Million Little Things”) as Amon, and Pierce Brosnan (the “Mamma Mia!” and James Bond franchises) as Dr. Fate.

In Philippine cinemas October 19, “Black Adam” is distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures. Join the conversation online and use the hashtag #BlackAdam

October 4, 2022
10 Award-Winning Filipino Movies on Netflix You Should Have Watched by Now

Through recent years, Netflix‘s library of Filipino movies has grown significantly, with the streaming giant even helping local filmmakers to produce and put out their films for audiences in the Philippines and beyond. As such, the platform now has a great selection of movies across different genres. But if your choice of what films to watch is highly influenced by their awards and critics’ reviews, then this list is for you!

We’ve rounded up the Filipino movies on Netflix that have received positive praises and recognition from award-giving bodies. Check them out below:

Pan De Salawal (The Sweet Taste of Salted Bread and Undies)

Aside from winning four awards at the Cinemalaya Film Festival 2018, Pan De Salawal also won the Best Film and Best Screenplay awards in the Low Budget Category of Spain’s Calella Film Festival. It tells the story of the homeless girl Aguy who wears underwear over her head, and her newfound friend, the baker Sal who suffers from a kidney ailment. Watch Pan De Salawal on Netflix.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XNSWSK1ZuA

Fan Girl

Antoinette Jadaone’s Fan Girl swept 9 awards at the Metro Manila Film Festival 2020, including the Best Picture, Best Director, Best Lead Actor, and Best Lead Actress awards. Starring Charlie Dizon and Paulo Avelino, the film revolves around a teenage girl who gets to spend a night with her celebrity crush, but would soon discover the dark reality behind the revered star. Watch Fan Girl on Netflix.

Lola Igna

Lola Igna bagged four awards at the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2019, including Best Film and Best Screenplay. The movie tells the story of the 118-year-old, grumpy old woman Igna who suddenly becomes a celebrity when she becomes eligible for the record of being “The Oldest Living Grandmother in the World.” This also brings her closer to her great-great-grandchild, softening her grumpy facade. Watch Lola Igna on Netflix.

Pamilya Ordinaryo (Ordinary People)

Aside from bagging multiple awards at the Cinemalaya Film Festival 2016, including Best Film, Best Actress, and Best Director, the film also went on to receive a Gawad Urian Award as well as more prizes overseas. The film follows a dirt-poor, teenage couple in Manila who desperately scours the gritty city to find their kidnapped baby. Watch Pamilya Ordinary on Netflix.

BuyBust

BuyBust won Best Picture and three more prizes at the 2019 Gawad Urian Awards. Erik Matti’s action flick with social commentary follows the PDEA agent Nina Manigan and her squad as they go on a mission to infiltrate the heart of Manila’s dangerous slums and capture a high-profile drug lord. But the mission goes south and Nina finds herself in a bloody fight for survival against brutal drug gangs and bloodthirsty citizens seeking for vengeance. Watch BuyBust on Netflix.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33XZIrH2Hk8

Birdshot

Mikhail Red’s Birdshot won the Critics’ Choice Award at the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2017, and also took home prizes from the Tokyo International Film Festival and ASEAN Film Awards. The film follows the teenage farm girl who mistakenly shoots down an endangered Philippine Eagle. As authorities investigate the incident, a more horrific crime comes to light. Watch Birdshot on Netflix.

Hintayan Ng Langit (Heaven’s Waiting)

Taking home two awards at the QCinema International Film Festival back in 2018, Hintayan ng Langit stars the late Eddie Garcia opposite Gina Pareño. Set in purgatory which looks just like a hotel, the film follows Lisang who had been overstaying there for years because of her bad behavior. Soon, her ex-boyfriend finally arrives, annoying her as they were forced to share a room together. Watch Hintayan ng Langit on Netflix.

Kalel, 15

This film bagged awards from the Asian Film Festival 2020, Gawad Urian Awards 2020, FAMAS Awards 2019, and more. It tells the story of Kalel, a teenage Catholic boy who has a troubled parentage. When he is diagnosed with HIV, Kalel’s world proceeds to fall apart when his mother leaves him while his sister stays with her junkie boyfriend. He then meets with his father, who gives him money so he could live on his own, but Kalel had other plans. Watch Kalel, 15 on Netflix.

Iska

Iska bagged awards at the 2019 Cinemalaya festival, as well as prizes from multiple local and international award-giving bodies. The film follows Iska, an employee at one of UP’s photocopying centers, who faces the challenges of life head-on to provide for her autistic grandson. Watch Iska on Netflix.

Kung Paano Hinihintay and Dapithapon (Waiting for Sunset)

This film swept five awards at the Cinemalaya Film Festival in 2018 including Best Film and Best Screenplay. The movie is about an old unmarried couple, whose monotonous lives are shaken when the woman’s estranged husband reaches out, asking for forgiveness and reconciliation. Watch Kung Paano Hinihintay and Dapithapon on Netflix.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLZ07NWc2rs

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October 4, 2022
“The Greatest Showman” Songwriters Create New Song for “Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile”

Based on the best-selling book series by Bernard Waber, Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, starring Academy Award® winner Javier Bardem, Constance Wu, and Shawn Mendes, is a live-action/CGI musical comedy that brings this beloved character to a new, global audience.

Pasek and Paul are among the most successful songwriters of their generation. They were immediately captured by the magic of the project and the fact that they felt it was perfect material for a musical.

“All of these characters collide on their paths and change each other,” says Paul. “This crocodile brings their lives so much joy, and color, and vibrancy, and they also change him in unexpected ways – ways he’s needing. And it’s all done through music – it’s music that Lyle brings to their lives, literally and figuratively. It’s how they connect, how they open up to feel vulnerable, to feel celebratory, to feel understood by someone. For us as songwriters, it’s a total joy to write songs where you’re unlocking a character’s true, human heart.”

But when that character is a singing crocodile? That’s perfect too, says Pasek. “Any time you hear a person bursting out into song in a musical, you’re leaving the world of reality behind,” says Pasek. “When you’re watching a crocodile with a voice and a heart of gold – a crocodile who can literally only express himself through song – you suddenly have permission to untether from reality.”

In pitching the project to the songwriting duo, the directors Speck and Gordon were able to offer Pasek and Paul a chance to become involved much earlier in the process than they usually are – and to help shape the story of the musical comedy around the songs that they would write.

With Pasek and Paul involved very early in the script stage, they got a sense of what the directors were aiming for with the story. “A song should not be an arbitrary choice. A song shouldn’t appear out of nowhere, with nothing leading up to it,” says Speck. “What Benj and Justin were able to do, as storytellers, was seamlessly thread into the narrative why somebody has to sing at that moment. What is it about this song that’s going to influence and change the characters?”

For Paul, having an unabashedly earnest movie that he could share with his young children was an extra pleasure. “As cheesy as it sounds, we believe in corny things like hope and optimism,” Paul says. “There’s a lot of joy running through our music and the pieces we gravitate toward. There’s a lot of cynicism in the world right now, so it’s exciting to have songs out in the world that are infused with Lyle’s joy and his desire to live life vulnerable and honest and open – and does it via a singing crocodile on screen.”

To ensure that the songs would weave together a wide range of experiences and emotional threads, Pasek and Paul recruited top songwriters Joriah Kwamé, Emily Gardner Xu Hall, Mark Sonnenblick, and Arianna Asfar to collaborate with them on each of the songs. “Getting the opportunity to work with other songwriters is one of the best parts of our job. We learn so much from these new experiences and relationships. Plus, we’re just huge fans of each of them. It was a thrill to work together, to bang ideas back and forth, and to come out with songs that feel truly unique and truly Lyle,” say Pasek and Paul.

In cinemas across the Philippines starting October 12, Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Connect with the hashtag #LyleLyleCrocodile

October 4, 2022
Korea’s Friendship with the Philippines Showcased Through Art at CCP’s Media Art Show

The Cultural Center of the Philippines joins the Korean Embassy in the Philippines, the Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines (KCC) and National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) as they present a media art show billed as Donghaeng: Gunita at Pag-asa from October 6 to October 21, 2022, 6PM to 9PM at the CCP Front Lawn.

Specially curated with the origin, exchange, development, and prosperity of Philippine-Korean friendship with the graceful gestures and music of Korean and Filipino artists, the media art show is part of the celebration of the 73-year friendship of the Philippines and Korea.

The 8-minute-long spectacle will be projected at the CCP Main Building façade and will be shown to the public for free. Guests can also have the chance to win different prizes when visiting by joining contests in KCC’s official social media accounts.

The continuous people-to-people exchange between the Philippines and Korea has rendered immense expectation and need for the experience of Korean culture, and KCC prepared this media art show so that Filipinos can experience Korea even here in the Philippines.

“I hope that the constant appearance of national symbols of two countries and their harmonious movements in the video would serve as an opportunity to better understand each other,” said KCC director IM Young A.

Media art shows are public displays of art projected on the exterior of buildings using them as large screens. Due to the pandemic, a lot of Filipinos are unable to go outside and enjoy art to unwind. This media art show is specifically made to be enjoyed by everyone, for free, without worry as the venue is outside. Anyone can marvel at the intricate design, art, lights and sounds from the CCP grounds with the company of their friends or family.

The media art show is divided into three parts: the cultural origins and growth, the communication of both the beautiful rich cultures and lastly, the celebration and harmony of friendship between the Philippines and Korea.

The media art show is a collaboration of Korean cutting-edge technology and Filipino arts. To exhibit the authentic Filipino and Korean culture, the movements of both Filipino and Korean dancers were recorded through motion capture and AI technology. They perform traditional dances such as Pandanggo and Buchaechum (Korean fan dance) with an ethnic score. At the end of the show, there is a festive collaboration of the traditional dances of each country.

These fluid movements are also integrated in the features of different symbols of each country.

The graceful and fluid movements were created by celebrated choreographer SHIN Chang-Ho, while the music is a collaborative effort between Korean music director PARK Woong-Seo and Filipino music director Josenic France Juanite. The overall art was created by the genius of director CHO Chung-Yean.

From watching it from their phone screens, Filipinos can now see live media art shows that are popular in Korea in one of the celebrated architectures in Manila.

Donghaeng: Gunita at Pag-asa is an event under the theme“Kita Kita Korea” where Filipinos can experience Korean culture in the Philippines without traveling to Korea. Other KCC events include the Philippine-Korean Hats Exhibition with The M on October 21, 2022.

Experience the exquisite and artistic representations of Philippine and Korean friendship and hopeful future embroidered in the Manila sky like the Christmas lights.

October 4, 2022
Brass Pas Pas Pas Pas celebrates its 10th year with Two New Songs

Brass Pas Pas Pas Pas is celebrating its 10th year in the music industry with two new songs, Tayo Na’t Mag-Funk and Disko Na, both digitally released in time for their month-long anniversary celebration this October.

Brass Pas Pas Pas Pas is a 10-piece, sometimes 11 to 12-piece, big band that plays an eclectic mix of different music genres. Their music ranges from Jazz, Swing, Blues to Soul Disco-Funk to Modern/Contemporary groove music.

According to Mike Luis, “Tayo Na’t Mag-Funk is a party song that pays homage to classic funk bands from the seventies, such as Sly & The Family Stone, Parliament Funkadelic, Earth Wind & Fire, Bootsy Collins, etc.”

Tayo Na’t Mag-Funk and Disko Na are composed by BPPPP vocalist Mike Luis and arranged by bassist and musical director Francis De Veyra. Both songs were recorded, mixed and mastered at Wombworks Audio Productions by Jean-Paul Verona.

Francis De Veyra, on the other hand, describes Disko Naas a modern-day disco song with retro and Manila Sound vibes, a tribute to the band’s musical influences Hotdog, The Boyfriends, VST & Co., and the likes.

Released under Funkybeat Entertainment, Tayo Na’t Mag-Funk and Disko Na are available on all major music streaming apps including Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, YouTube, Amazon Music, and Anghami.

Brass Pas Pas Pas Pas will also hold an anniversary show on October 8, at 123 Block in Mandala Park, Mandaluyong City, where they will debut the music videos for Tayo Na’t Mag-Funk and Disko Na. The band also worked with Backspacer Records for a vinyl record, a collection of their “Greatest HITS” as remastered by Shinji Tanaka of Kodama Studio, set to be released also on the show.

The anniversary event will also feature sets by Zsaris, Basically Saturday Night, Leanne & Naara, and Ang Bandang Shirley. Singers Bing Austria and Faye Yupano will also perform with the band.

For more information, follow Brass Pas Pas Pas Pas on Facebook, @brass_paspaspaspas on Instagram, and @BrassPasPas on Twitter.

October 4, 2022